In a major step forward for sustainable space travel, researchers have been able to successfully grow algae inside biodegradable bioplastic, which mimics the conditions of the extreme Martian environment. The experiment was intended to see how well materials made of polylactic acid could keep conditions habitable on Mars, where the surface pressure is less than…
Indian players Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh will vie for a place in the FIDE Women’s World Cup summit clash after qualifying for the semifinals. Humpy became the first Indian to reach the last four of the Women’s World Cup after beating China’s Yuxin Song before 19-year-old Divya got the better of compatriot and senior…
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 is expected to launch soon. While the company has not officially confirmed the device, the LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab A11 has allegedly surfaced on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification website, strongly hinting at an imminent launch. The tablet has also been reportedly spotted in the IMEI database,…
Defending champion Italy, featuring world number nine Jasmine Paolini, will face host China led by Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen when the Billie Jean King Cup finals kick off on September 16 in Shenzhen, tournament organisers said on Monday. The tournament, traditionally held in November, was brought forward to September to align the premier women’s team…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the purported successor to the company’s recently unveiled Galaxy Z Fold 7 model, isn’t expected to arrive for another year, but details of the handset have already begun to surface online. The company introduced a new, upgraded component with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 model that is designed…
Tempers flared during England’s 22-run win at Lord’s with players from both sides engaging in verbal volleys. However, England batter Harry Brook stated that his team tried playing ‘in the spirit of the game as much as possible’ before the Indian players provoked them. “Their lads went hard at Creeps [Zak Crawley] and Ducky [Ben…
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and the iQOO Z10, two smartphones that have been spotted in recent leaks, could launch in China soon. Ahead of the official announcements, a tipster has revealed key specifications of both these handsets. The two phones are said to be equipped with Snapdragon chipsets. On one hand, the Redmi Note 15…
On a quiet stretch of India’s coast, when the light begins to beam across the waters, young surfers wait beyond the break. They sit through long lulls, miss a few waves, fall more than once, until finally, they find their footing and ride one all the way in. It’s a familiar rhythm – paddle, wait,…
OnePlus Pad 3 was launched in India in June, alongside the OnePlus 13s. The company confirmed that the tablet will be available in the country in 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB variants in September. However, the prices of the OnePlus Pad 3 models have yet to be announced. In the meantime, the brand has…
India’s Divya Deshmukh beat compatriot Harika Dronavalli on tiebreaks on Monday to enter the semifinals of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025. She joins Koneru Humpy in the last four. Humpy beat China’s Yuxin Song in the quarterfinals to become the first Indian to enter the semifinal stage of the World Cup. It was Harika…